Dominic Morris
Norristown
Summary
Experienced in direct care and crisis management, specializing in autism and special education. Proficient in implementing behavior intervention plans and providing support to children and families. Seeking to leverage skills and experience in a Childcare role to contribute to a supportive and effective team environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
MCIU
Lansdale, PA
04.2026 - Current
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans to enhance student learning and social skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess and monitor student progress effectively.
- Utilized data-driven approaches to track behavioral trends and adjust interventions accordingly.
- Developed instructional materials tailored to diverse learning needs of students with autism spectrum disorders.
Customer Service Representative
Wawa
Norristown, PA
10.2024 - Current
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints to enhance satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate cash drawers and balanced registers at shift end.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth store operations.
- Implemented strategies to reduce wait times during peak hours.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Devereux DPACS
Norristown, PA
03.2024 - Current
- Follow behavioral health plans developed by a BCBA to provide beneficial and effective care to patients
- Participate in counseling and meeting sessions
- Answer questions from children and their families
- Assist children with day-to-day tasks
- Observe child behaviors to collect data
- Teach specific skills required for skill acquisition and maladaptive behavior reduction
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist (RBT)
Devereux Cares School
Downingtown, PA
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Examine problems in individuals or populations, develop and implement interventions designed to address those issues, and monitor and document progress
- Implement plans to improve behavior
- Tracked and improved communication outcomes by use of Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and voice output devices
- Reduced problem behavior events per day through applied behavior analysis (ABA) interventions
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to increase measures of independence and social interaction in ASD clients
- Worked with prompting and fading to encourage positive behaviors and integrate them into everyday life
ABA Therapist
Preparing Adolescents and Adults for Life (PAAL)
Downingtown, PA
03.2021 - 06.2022
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Preparing Adolescents and Adults for Life (PAAL)
Berwyn, PA
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Support people to achieve personal outcomes that characterize a high quality of life
- Listen carefully and communicate respectfully and clearly with the people you support
- Support people to choose, understand and learn new skills
- Understand, follow through, and document support plans, goals, activities, progress, etc
- Support people with daily living skills and personal support needs
- Facilitate activities that provide people with social capital and connections to the community
- Demonstrate fairness
- Assist people in planning and structuring activities
- Bring your own skills, strengths and interests to supporting people's activities
- Support people to exercise their rights and responsibilities in all areas of their lives
- Engage in respectful communication
- Use person-first or preferred language when appropriate
- Maintain confidentiality and support privacy at all times
- Talk with people and include them in discussions about their lives
- Support people to have optimal health and well being
- Understand and follow supports for optimal health
- Administer medications accurately and reliably
Direct Support Professional
Devereux Advanced behavior health CIDDS (Kids service)
West Chester, PA
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Worked to improve, enrich and respect the lives of individuals with developmental, physical, and mental disabilities
- Developed and implemented behavioral management care plans
- Maintained accurate case management reports
- Developed and implemented plans for individuals to achieve greater independence, their daily goals, and community integration
- Supervised individuals with their Activities of Daily Life
- Administered daily medications
Direct Support Professional
RHD MAINSTAY
Philadelphia, PA
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager
- Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care
- Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine
- Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets
- Accompany clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship
Shift Supervisor
WAWA
Philadelphia, PA
05.2015 - 02.2018
- Open and close registers for staff members, count register drawers, and resolve cash overages and shortages
- Ensure the shift is adequately staffed
- Develop and assign tasks to staff members, oversee completion of tasks
- Resolve customer issues and approve exceptions to policy for coupons, returns, etc
- Train new hires and create development opportunities for experienced staff members
- Provide recognition and constructive feedback throughout the shift as appropriate
Sales Representative
T-Mobile
Philadelphia, PA
12.2010 - 03.2012
- Provide an outstanding customer experience in the retail location by assisting new and existing customers with their unique technology needs and problem solving issues
Janitorial Worker
Dell Music Center
Philadelphia, PA
05.2009 - 08.2010
- Dusted and cleaned venue chairs and power washed them
- Sweep and mop the venue, apply barricades during days of concerts
- Removal of trash and debris helped set up venue for special events by locating furniture and building desirable arrangements
- Cleaned and sanitized areas before and after accidents
- Emptied trash cans and replaced liners
- Cleaned windows and more various tasks
Education
High school or equivalent - Culinary Arts
De La Salle Vocational
PA06-2013
Skills
- Special education
- Childcare
- Autism experience
- Crisis management
- Crisis intervention
- Social work
- Direct Care
- Direct Support
- Experience with children
Certification
- RBT Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
PCA
MCIU
04.2026 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Wawa
10.2024 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Devereux DPACS
03.2024 - Current
ABA Therapist
Preparing Adolescents and Adults for Life (PAAL)
03.2021 - 06.2022
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist (RBT)
Devereux Cares School
01.2021 - 03.2024
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Preparing Adolescents and Adults for Life (PAAL)
05.2020 - 01.2022
Direct Support Professional
Devereux Advanced behavior health CIDDS (Kids service)
08.2018 - 05.2020
Direct Support Professional
RHD MAINSTAY
02.2018 - 01.2019
Shift Supervisor
WAWA
05.2015 - 02.2018
Sales Representative
T-Mobile
12.2010 - 03.2012
Janitorial Worker
Dell Music Center
05.2009 - 08.2010
High school or equivalent - Culinary Arts
De La Salle Vocational